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15 Delicious Finger Foods for Baby With No Teeth
For many mothers, feeding their babies is a herculean task. However, as the babies grow up, they like trying out new tastes and textures. No longer will they prefer only mashed food and purees. This is when finger foods should be introduced to your baby. Finger foods for babies do more than just providing nutrition. It helps a baby to learn fine motor skills. It also allows the baby to experiment with something new to eat.
15 Healthy Finger Foods for a Baby Without Teeth
Introducing finger foods to your baby can be a bit of a challenge for a parent initially. A parent should be ready for all the mess, allergies or even choking hazards once your baby starts with finger food. So does that mean finger foods are not ideal for babies without any teeth? The answer is “NO”. In fact, an ideal finger food would be something which the baby can easily pick and mash between his gums. Also, you should give calcium-rich foods to kids and the foods that are full of important nutrients.
If you are looking for baby finger food ideas, here are few of them to get started with.
1. Pasta
Ingredients:
Shell shaped pasta/Penne
Olive oil/butter
Tomato puree
How to Make:
Boil water and cook the pasta (it should be overcooked so that it is soft and mushy for your baby).
In a pan, put a little butter or olive oil and add the cooked pasta. Stir for a minute and then add the tomato puree (you can let go the tomato puree in case your baby does not like the taste of it).
This can be the first finger food for babies with no teeth since it has a very subtle taste. Pasta, when overcooked tends to get very soft. This makes it all the more easy for babies without teeth to eat it.
2. Home-Made Baby Biscuits
Ingredients (Approximately for 18/20 biscuits):
¼ cup ground oats
½ cup butter/peanut butter
2 tbsp. ground flax seeds
1 cup chickpea flour
1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
1 egg beaten
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla essence
1 – 2 tbsp water (if required)
How to Make:
Measure a cup of chickpea flour and put it into the freezer (this will help in creating the right consistency and texture for baking).
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degree Celsius.
Meanwhile, mix the butter, honey/maple syrup, beaten egg, vanilla essence and baking soda together.
In another bowl, mix chickpea flour(taken out from the freezer), ground oats, and ground flax seeds.
Now using your hands, mix all of it together working out a cookie dough like texture.
Take a small ball from the dough and flatten it on a baking tray with a butter paper in between.
Bake for approximately 12 minutes.
Once out of the oven, gently press on the centre of each biscuit with a fork to get rid of air pockets.
This recipe can be a very good finger food for an 8-month-old baby with no teeth.
3. Baby Quiche Cakes
Ingredients:
2-3 cups whole wheat flour
1/4th cup Olive oil
3-5 cups of any vegetables (diced carrot, chopped spinach, chopped broccoli or cauliflower, peas)
4 eggs beaten
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups yoghurt
1 tbsp baking powder
Salt to taste
How to Make:
First, steam the vegetables.
Then add them in the batter (whole wheat flour, yoghurt, baking powder, beaten eggs, cheddar cheese, olive oil, and salt).
Transfer the batter into a muffin tray that has been greased on the sides.
Bake it at 180 degrees Celcius for 20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and firm.
Once it cools, you can break it into smaller pieces and give it to your baby or store it in a container and keep it in the fridge.
4. Berry Bites
Ingredients:
3 bananas
A handful of strawberries/blueberries
4 eggs
How to Make:
Grease a mini muffin tray with butter.
Mash 3 bananas and whisk the eggs, and mix these two ingredients.
Put few strawberries/blueberries in each muffin slot.
Then pour the mixture.
Bake approximately for 15 minutes until the egg has set in.
Once the muffins cool down, pop them out.
5. Sweet Potato Fries
Ingredients:
Sweet potatoes (medium/large)
1/4th cup olive oil
Pinch of cinnamon powder
How to Make:
Pre-heat the oven (400 degrees Fahrenheit).
Clean and peel the sweet potatoes.
Cut them into thin strips.
Put some cinnamon powder on them.
Place the strips of sweet potato on a baking sheet.
Bake for 30 – 45 minutes or till they are tender.
6. Banana Pancakes
Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup milk
Water if required
1 ripe banana
How to Make:
Slice the banana diagonally or in round shapes.
Mix whole wheat flour and milk together (you can also add water if required).
Coat the banana pieces with the batter.
Fry them till they are golden brown.
7. Scrambled Eggs
Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
Butter
How to Make:
Beat the eggs.
Add milk and beat it again.
In a pan, take some butter.
After the butter has melted, pour the beaten egg into the pan.
Let it sit for about 20 seconds without stirring, then stir it.
Let it sit for another 10 second and again stir it.
Remove from the heat and leave it like that for some time before giving it a final stir.
8. Idli
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups parboiled rice
½ cup dhuli urad dal
How to Make:
Wash the rice and dal and soak it for 5-6 hours in separate utensils.
Then grind the lentil to make a smooth paste and grind rice a little coarse.
Mix the two ingredients together and add a bit of salt.
Add little water to form a batter of dropping consistency.
Leave it for a night to ferment.
After the mixture is fermented, steam it in an idli steamer.
You can either cut the Idly into small pieces and give it to your baby, or you could cut it into small pieces and fry them in butter before serving it to your baby.
9. Steamed Dosa
Ingredients:
1 cup parboiled rice (or you could take dosa rice)
1/3 cup dhuli urad dal
Few fenugreek seeds (Methi seeds)
1 tbsp of flattened rice (Avalakki)
How to Make:
Soak rice, fenugreek seeds, and avalakki together; and urad dal in another utensil.
After 3 hours, grind the rice, fenugreek seeds, and avalakki to make a fine paste.
Then grind the urad dal to make a fine paste.
Mix both the mixtures together.
Add water as required for the right consistency.
Let the batter ferment for 6-8 hours.
After it has fermented, heat a pan.
Put a dollop of mixture and spread it out in a small circle on the pan.
10. Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
Various types of fruits, like apples, banana, pomegranate, and grapes.
How to Make:
Peel and cut the fruits.
Add little Black salt (optional) and give it to your baby.
11. Cheesy Crackers
Ingredients:
1 cup plain flour
1 cup grated cheese
2 tbsp unsalted butter
How to Make:
Beat the butter and cheese together for few minutes until softballs are formed. It is best to use an electric blender.
Add the flour slowly until a crumbly mixture is formed.
Add some water to make a moist dough.
Wrap the dough in a cling film and keep it in the fridge for an hour.
After an hour, remove the film and roll out the dough. Using small round cutters, cut out small round biscuits and prick them with a fork.
Then preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
Bake the biscuits for 15 minutes until golden brown.
12. Zucchini Chips
Ingredients:
1 Zucchini (cut into thin strips)
Olive Oil
How to Make:
Preheat oven to 100 -110 degree Celcius.
Add oil to the Zucchini slices.
Place all the Zucchini slices in a single layer on the tray.
Bake it in an oven for 60 minutes. Remember to turn the zucchini slices in 30 minutes time.
13. French Toast Fingers
Ingredients:
2 eggs
1/4th cup milk
Whole wheat bread – 8 slices
A pinch of salt (optional)
How to Make:
Whisk the eggs along with milk and salt (optional).
Trim down the crust from each slice of bread.
Cut each slice into 3 strips.
Preheat the pan over medium heat.
Lightly grease the pan with butter.
Dip the entire strip in the egg.
Place the pieces in the pan and toast until golden brown on both the sides.
14. Coin Vegetable Parathas
Ingredients:
Vegetables
Wheat flour
Oil/butter
How to Make:
Grate vegetables (any vegetables will do).
Mix it with wheat flour and make a dough by adding water.
Roll out small round shapes.
Heat the pan and grease it with oil/butter.
Place the parathas in the pan and cook it over medium flame.
15. Paneer Sticks
Ingredients:
Paneer
Ghee/oil
Salt (optional)
How to Make:
Cut paneer (cottage cheese) into long strips (If you wish to, you may marinate the strips with little salt and turmeric, but this is optional).
In a pan, put a little oil or ghee.
Lightly sauté the paneer strips over medium heat until light brown.
Introducing finger foods to babies is a good way to get the baby used to different types of foods and tastes. It improves the baby’s co-ordination skills and encourages self-feeding. With the 15 Finger Food recipes above, you can now explore your baby’s taste and liking.
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Dyslexia in Children - Causes, Signs and Treatment
Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterised by the inability of children to read and comprehend spellings; it is a common condition that affects growing children. The disorder often comes across as an intellectual disability, with a lot of social stigmas associated with it too. However, the condition is not a disability - it is merely the result of a lack of coordination between the hemispheres in the brain.
In many cases, dyslexic children have been thought to have a loss of vision or hearing or even considered to be impaired in terms of intelligence. These are nothing but myths, dyslexia does not signify any sort of impairments in the child. Let’s find out what dyslexia is, and how it can affect the life of a child.
What is Dyslexia?
In simple words, dyslexia is a learning disorder that can affect the reading, spelling and even speaking skills of a child. In most cases, the child seems smart and hardworking, but might not be able to spell simple words. However, dyslexia should not be confused with a learning disability. It is classified as a ‘special learning difficulty’, and occurs as a result of the right and left hemispheres of the brain not working well together. It is estimated that around ten percent of children have dyslexia, and the condition can be a lifelong one, too. Even though the disorder can be defined in a lot of ways, the most prominent symptom is that the child is unable to read and write well and spell basic words.
What are the Possible Causes of Dyslexia in Kids?
Even though extensive research has been carried out, the exact cause of dyslexia has not been found out. However, some of the possible causes are:
Genes: It has been found that dyslexia commonly runs in families, which means that a child is more likely to be dyslexic if his parents or grandparents were affected by the condition. Around 2 out of 5 siblings of children with dyslexia have the condition too, and around half of the parents of such children would have had this condition too. It was found that the genes associated with reading and comprehension were affected in children with dyslexia.
Brain Anatomy: In studies conducted among dyslexic children, it was found that the parts of the brain which were supposed to be active during reading and comprehension in normal people did not function as expected among the affected children. Therefore, dyslexia has been associated with problems in the functioning of the brain.
Signs and Symptoms of Dyslexia
There are many dyslexic child symptoms, a few of which have been given below in an age-wise manner.
Preschool: The child has difficulty understanding whether two words rhyme, and also struggles with learning new words. He also has difficulties in matching particular sounds to their letters.
Grade School: The child may have trouble taking away or adding a sound from a word. Simple word problems in math are also difficult, and the child cannot remember spellings of words properly.
Middle School: Spellings of words are frequently wrong, and the child has trouble reading passages or sentences. The reading level of the child is far lower than the level in which he speaks.
High School: Similar to middle school, the child exhibits a much lower reading level compared to his peers. He might also prefer to answer multiple-choice questions compared to fill-in-the-blanks or sentences.
Different Issues that can Co-Occur with Dyslexia in Kids
Dyslexia does not just affect the reading skills of the child, it can have an impact on many other fronts as well. Some of these issues which can occur alongside dyslexia in the child are given here.
ADHD: Children with dyslexia often exhibit a lack of concentration, with almost 40% of dyslexic children having this condition too. This makes reading and other activities even more difficult for the child.
Executive Functioning Issues: Dyslexia can spill over into other learning processes in the child, too. Functions of flexible thinking, working memory, and organization can also get affected due to dyslexia.
Processing Speed: Children with dyslexia are unable to process anything quickly, so the child is generally slow to respond to any form of information they receive. A lack of basic reading skills and difficulties in understanding what they have read can make life harder for the children.
Auditory Processing Disorder: The ability of the child to comprehend what he hears is also affected by the onset of dyslexia. In dyslexic children, this causes an inability to differentiate between letter sounds and in sounding out new words.
Visual Processing Cues: Parents of dyslexic children most commonly hear complaints from their children about letters ‘hopping around’ on the page. This occurs as a result of problems with visual processing and can result in blurry vision and problems in writing letters from memory.
Dysgraphia: Children have issues with organizing their thoughts on paper. Therefore, the child is unable to spell properly or form letters and numbers.
Dyscalculia: Math skills are also affected. Some children are unable to count while having dyslexia.
Dyslexia Diagnosis in Children
The only sure way to check if your child has dyslexia is to make him undergo a full, comprehensive evaluation. You have to remember to check for any other medical problems associated with vision and hearing which may be causing these symptoms. The diagnosis can be carried out by school psychologists, clinical psychologists, or paediatric neuropsychologists. The process is done using tests, and any other issues affecting the child might also be evaluated. Parents may be required to fill in details of any family history in dyslexia if required.
Negative Effects of Dyslexia on Kids
Children affected with dyslexia not only have a hard time performing in academics but also have difficulties in other walks of life. Inability to speak quickly and do basic math can hinder social interactions, which leads to frustration in the child. The child may also feel overwhelmed with the world at large, considering the number of letters one has to comprehend in order to get through the day.
How is Dyslexia Treated in Children?
After the dyslexia test for children has confirmed that your child is affected by the condition, the next step is about how it can be treated or managed. The only way to help children with this condition is to teach them individually, by using three-dimensional modelling using clay to help the child learn letters and words. Education specialists and speech therapists can help too.
How to Teach a Child with Dyslexia?
The question as to how to teach a dyslexic child to read has been puzzling parents for a time, and some methods and tips are given below.
You have to get the help of professionals and teachers for a more individualised experience for your child.
You need to explore how you can improve the reading comprehension of your child.
Use software, apps, or similar browser tools to help your child learn well.
Use audiobooks available on a range of subjects so that your child is not put off by the reading part of learning.
Discover the strengths of your child, and teach the topics keeping those in mind.
Things You Can Do to Help Your Child with Dyslexia
There are many things that you can do as a parent to help your child with dyslexia:
Listen to audiobooks and read them along with your child.
Ensure that your child reads as much as possible, both quietly and aloud.
Read his favourite books aloud, even if it seems boring.
Make the process of learning playful, with songs, poems or even dances to help them remember things.
Play a lot of word games, which can improve his spellings.
For younger children, you can play silly rhyming games and use nursery rhymes, too.
Use new learning methods like software and tablets to help your child understand better.
Always remain organized, and split all homework into manageable chunks that the child can do on his own.
Always celebrate the small success of your child.
Do not expect perfection from your child, and believe that he is trying as hard as he can.
Tell him that you love him often, and be there for him emotionally. Never let him feel overwhelmed.
Dyslexia is a disorder that cannot be prevented or cured. It affects the day-to-day life of a child in a huge manner. However, parents can help their dyslexic children grow normally, and be a part of society with a little extra support and help.
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How to Breastfeed Your Baby while Travelling
The thought of travelling both with and without the baby might put a new mother into a state of quandary. A little planning however will put her mind at rest. Read this article to know more about breastfeeding during travel.
How You and Your Newborn can Travel Happily!
A new mother who has just begun to bond with her baby over breastfeeding might find the thought of travelling a bit overwhelming. Travelling with little children requires a lot of meticulous planning. A breastfeeding mother must ensure that the routine of her child is not disrupted. She should also ensure that her supply of milk is not affected during travels.
If you are a nursing mother and are looking forward to travelling this holiday season, follow these tips to make things easier for you and your baby:
Your baby is precious and is strapped to the car seat for safety purpose. Hence, although it might seem like a breeze, never nurse your baby in a moving vehicle. Take stock of all the rest stops on your way so that you can schedule your feed accordingly.
Wear clothes you are comfortable in. Loose, comfy shirts that open in front are perfectly suitable for this purpose. Bring a nursing cover or light cotton stole to cover yourself if it makes you more comfortable.
If you plan to pump your breast milk and carry it with you, make sure to carry a cooler and ice-packs. Also, make sure to book a hotel that has a tiny refrigerator so that you can freeze the milk and make ice packs.
If you are planning to carry pumped breast milk, it advisable to carry more than opposed to less. Breast milk storage bags make the storage of breast milk so much more easy and hygienic.
Carry spare replacement parts so that a damaged breast pump need not upset your feeding schedule.
Many babies who are nursing breast milk off the bottle might get confused initially. Hence, make sure to buy feeding bottles which have specially designed nipples for breastfed babies to avoid confusion.
Find a good place to pump. Many airlines have quiet, airy rooms for conferences. Make enquiries beforehand for facilities suitable for pumping. If these facilities are not available, let it not dissuade you from pumping, your baby's health is of utmost importance!
Drink lots of water and stay hydrated. Also, carry light nutritious snacks like carrots, nuts and crackers with you so that the supply of milk is constantly replenished and you don’t have to go hungry either.
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11 Unique Activities You and Your Child Should Try Together This Year!
Be it toys, books or games, children often outgrow stuff. They rarely hold on to something tangible. But there’s one thing that every child preserves and cherishes - memories. So, from this year on, start making memories with your child; for someday, he will look back at these days with a smile! Perform these unique activities with your child and make sure your child makes the most of each one of these!
11 Unique Activities to Do with Your Child
Here’s a list of awesome activities that you and your child should do together this year. These activities are super easy to perform, and, not to mention - a lot of fun!
1. Plan a Road Trip
Most families prefer travelling by air for comfort and convenience, also because travelling with children can be quite a task. But in all fairness, there’s nothing better than driving down to explore a new destination. This year, plan a road trip and give your child the opportunity to be amidst nature. Let him experience what driving through a valley feels like, the thrill of witnessing a chain of mountains lined up one after the other, or what it is to drive through a forest with nothing but greenery on both sides. Trust us, hitting the road with your child is one of the best ways to bond with him. Besides, traces of these scenic visuals are bound to stay with him for a very long time.
2. Invent a Family Recipe
We often taste these fantastic dishes that actually turn out to be old, often secret, family recipes. That’s something you could invent with your child. Whether it is a simple sandwich with a twist or a complicated (yet delicious) dessert, there’s nothing like the joy of creating something new. Ask your child to name his favourite food (pizza, ice-cream or pudding), and sit with him to develop a recipe of your own. Make sure you add a health angle to these recipes by substituting the unhealthy stuff with healthy foods. It could be something entirely new - just mix four ingredients, and there you have it! Give this family recipe a name and make it often so that your child is well acquainted with the taste. Children often have a blast when cooking; plus, you’ll get something meaningful out of it.
3. Volunteer for Social Work
Kindness is one quality that every human must possess, and childhood is the right time to inculcate this value in your child. If you want your child to grow up to be sensitive and kind towards other humans, animals and nature, you must take up social work with him. There are plenty of ways for youngsters to contribute to society. It could be anything from offering to help the poor, participating in a gardening club or trash cleanups. Not only is volunteering a fun activity, but your child will learn a lot out of social work. You can genuinely mould your little one’s personality and the way he looks at others. By offering to help others, you’ll end up spending more time with your child. If not every day, at least make it a point to volunteer once a week to reinforce the concept in his young mind. Besides, this is an excellent way for him to make some friends (and memories).
4. Take up a Sport Together
Instead of pushing your child to take up a sport, be his best pal and team up with him. Pick something unique like swimming, golf or horse riding (something that suits your interests and that of your child), and think of it as a hobby. It’s best to pick something that neither of you already knows. This way, it’ll be an entirely new experience for you and your child. Plus, you’ll learn quite a lot together. Your child will have a blast learning something new, and the fact that you’ll be right there doing the same thing will help him get over his fear of failure. Taking up a sport is another good way to bond with your child, And trust us, your little one will look forward to these days and make some lovely memories all along.
5. Visit an Army Base
We often educate our children about the armed forces of the country and the tremendous work they do in securing the borders. But visiting an army base and talking to the soldiers/officers is a whole new experience altogether! Your child will get some meaningful insights into what it’s like to be in the armed forces. You along with your child can tour the area, look at their machinery and listen to their stories. Also, a visit like this will help your child understand the difference between the Army, Navy & the Air Force, and the kind of work they do on various fronts. Visiting an army base can turn out to be a fun trip for both you and your child!
6. Have a Backyard Campfire
Winters have started to become cooler by the year, and just the thought of bonfires seems comforting in this chill. Children thoroughly enjoy campfires with their cousins, friends and family. Very few Indian families consider the idea of cosying up around a campfire and roasting some marshmallows while sipping on hot chocolate, solely because the whole idea seems too western! Well then, give it an Indian touch by setting up a griller outdoors on a chilly night and grill some potatoes and tangdi kebabs! Your child will have a blast, especially when there’s a large group of people, especially close relatives or family friends. To make it memorable, you can plan some games where everyone can participate and contribute. This way, your child will not only create memories for life but will also learn social etiquette.
7. Serve Food at a Nursing Home
Children learn a lot when they visit an orphanage or a nursing home, with kindness being one of the essential values. If you and your child haven’t attended a nursing home already, make it a point to visit one this year. And don’t just visit! Seek your child’s help to prepare some delicious food and serve it to the people residing there. Spending half a day with the people will make your child feel special, and no doubt, they love being around children and families. Listening to their stories and sharing your experiences with them is something every child should experience. Not only will you bond with your child, but your child will also leave with a lot of lessons.
8. Check out an Activity Box
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No matter how many games you get for your little one, he will outgrow them in no time! Skip the regular games and toys, and get your little one an activity box – these are packed with fun and engaging activities for children, including worksheets, visually appealing storybooks, and DIY activities that will entertain and educate your child. These activity boxes come with subscription plans, so you get numerous activities based on a unique theme every month. The FirstCry Intellikit is one you should definitely try - it’s a learning program that ensures your child develops all 8 forms of intelligence (yes, there are 8, and yes, your child has them!) and the right skills while having fun. It is super engaging; toddlers love the activities that come along in these boxes! Besides, it will give you just what you need to bond with your child and spend some quality time together. To get your hands on the Intellikit, check out http://www.firstcry.com/intellikit
9. Stargaze
The night sky is full of adventures, stories and curiosities, and gazing at the sky is one of the many ways to raise a thoughtful, introspective child. But stargazing is not possible in crowded cities full of air & light pollution. It’s best to escape the city and head to the mountains, or a desert or any place where pollution is minimum and scenic beauty is abundant. On a clear night, pick a spot, spread out a mat, and simply lie and watch the stars. Trust us, your child will have a blast on that night. You could carry some space gear like child telescopes, and space-related snacks like star cookies to set the mood. There’s so much your child can learn by looking at the stars and the colours of the sky. You could teach him about constellations too!
10. Paint a Wall of the House
Every child has a creative edge and exploring his as well as your creativity can really turn out to be a fun activity. Take out a day to paint a wall of the house with your child. It’s no rocket science- get some easy lessons off YouTube and get started. Pick a colour or a variety of shades based on the look that you have in mind. You can get started with the top of the wall while your child covers the bottom. When done, decorate the wall with tiny butterflies cutouts, birds or anything your child likes. This activity means an entire day of fun with your child. In the case of older children, you can opt for texture painting with slightly complex procedures.
11. Chalk out a Storybook
Somehow, children are born with the art of storytelling, which is why creating a short, fun story is a piece of cake. To make it fun and engaging, you can take it up a notch. Sit with your child and chalk down an entire character universe. Keep a few blank sheets of paper handy and create these characters. Give them names and define their roles. You along with your child can come up with a story around these characters and create a comic book. There’s so much to do in this activity, right from selecting a name for the book to inking down characters. It’s not a one-day activity- you can easily stretch it for a week or even a month. Sit with your child for an hour every day and encourage him to fire up his brain cells. When done, you can laminate the book and preserve it as a token for your child to remember when he grows up!
Now that you have quite some activities in mind, why wait? Go ahead, try these unique activities with your child and make some memories. Trust us, your child will learn something new from each activity, and you’ll get more than enough opportunities to bond with him!
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4 Effective Ways to Create Savings for Children
Making the conscious effort to save for your child’s future can be worrisome and requires consistent efforts. The question that pops up frequently is, "How to save money for kid’s future?" Taking help from family members who are good with finance is a great start too.
Want to secure your child's future and feel financially liberated? Well... we give a few smart options that will go a long way in sheltering you and your child for a rainy day. Involve yourself in fixing a long-term saving goal that is stable, viable, and benefitting. There are a few easy money saving tips that can help you get started in the right direction. Follow these, and fulfil your dreams of sending your child to the best college; give him a future that you'll be proud of, courtesy your efforts.
Money Saving Tips for Kids' Future
1. Get an Early Start
For any saving venture, the key is to start early. It ensures that your kid has enough when he's old enough for school and college. As soon as your child is born, start saving a small part of your earnings for him. Over the long haul, it will become a substantial investment. A little goes a really long way in this case. However, one does not really have to cut costs to save aggressively. It does not make much of an impact. Initially, saving just 10% of your earnings is good enough.
2. Consistent Savings
Before you start saving for your kid, choose a certain amount that you will be willing to put aside every month. Maybe after a year or two, try to increase the saving amount by a small percent and as per your capacity. This should really make a difference by the time your child is old enough to make use of it. Small increases in the amount of money you invest in a month will not take a major toll on your finances. You wouldn't even feel it. The amount, when increased slowly, will amount to something truly significant in the long haul.
3. Tax Saving Advantages:
If the money you are saving will be used for college or studies beyond that, one can make full use of funding avenues that come tax-free. Tax-free? Yes, you heard that right. Investing in savings bonds or opening an educational savings account will really be beneficial for your kid. However, the big catch is that these savings will and can only be used for educational purposes. But, they can be used for a number of academic courses, not restricted in any way. Since majority of courses cost a fortune in today's time, taking advantage of these options will hold you and your child in good stead. Make sure to consult a financial advisor before making any investment. It's a smart thing to do.
4. Teach your Kids a Lesson About Saving:
Bringing up your kids the hard way will instill in them a sense of responsibility and good values. If you hand everything to your child on a silver platter, chances are that he might not value everything that he gets. Even though you might have the resources to start a college fund for your kid, get them involved in the saving process for their future. Ask him to contribute as and when he can. Give him a piggy bank. When he gets involved in the process, he will learn to not just value money but also respect the benefits he will reap in the future.
These money saving tips for your kid's future should be implemented as soon as he takes his first step. With expenses growing by the day, it is imperative that the saving process begins, sustains, and remains consistent. Implement these saving tips, and give your child a financial shield that will safeguard him at all times. Read more
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A. after 2 weeks. do ultrasound n necessary tests after consulting a specialist. without proper check up we can't advise or help you.. Avoid shirt cuts when it comes to health if mother n baby. ok.
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Trying To Conceive
10 hours ago
Q. I am having pcod problem.
when should I take pregnancy test?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
9 hours ago
A. after missed your periods you can wait for one week more ,then you can do a urine pregnancy test to know about the pregnancy result and consult with your doctor according to the result for medication
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Trying To Conceive
10 hours ago
Q. I am having pcod problem.
but having regular cycles below 35 days. some time it will extended upto 40 days.
so when should I take pregnancy test at home?
Dr Laxmi Chavan-Sawant
Ayurvedic Gynaecologist
9 hours ago
A. If you have missed your periods you can wait for one week more or else you can do a urine pregnancy test to know about the pregnancy result and consult with your doctor according to the result for medication.
The best treatment to have Regular periods is by having a healthy lifestyle with regular daily walking or jogging along with mild exercise and meditation whenever possible. as medications will only act till you are taking them
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Expecting Mom due this month
7 hours ago
Q. Done my first routine blood test ..it shows thyroid border line.its my 6 week running as per USG.
but prior to that my thyroid level was always normal I did check up every year and got it normal .this time it shows borderline high in 6 week pregnancy.
is it something to worry.plz guide
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Paediatrician
6 hours ago
A. it is better to follow your doctors advice for treating the thyroid deficiency. if there is no relief it is better you see your doctor for proper examination particularly physical examination if there is need for doing investigations to find out the problem and treatment ok
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Guardian of 0 children
2 hours ago
Q. #asktheexperts
Best activity toys for 15 month old baby
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
2 hours ago
A. Toys which have light and also sounds so that is going to be a good option for you to use apart from the different kids have different interest some kids like to play with cars some like to play with something else so just have to try to figure out what your child likes to eat just check what your child is more inclined towards
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Guardian of 0 children
2 hours ago
Q. how to gain weight 32weeks
Rashmi
Mom of a 9 yr 7 m old girl
2 hours ago
A. You need to have a lot of good proteins and that is what is going to be helpful have a balanced diet and good have good amount of proteins as well which is what is going to be beneficial and good weight gain for your child as well
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